1959 Berkeley B vs. 1971 Honda Z
To start off, 1971 Honda Z is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda Z weights approximately 154 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley B (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1971 Honda Z | |
| Make | Berkeley | Honda |
| Model | B | Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
